Prompt · Marketing Managers
Press Release and Media Pitch Creation
Use this when you need to craft press releases and media outreach pitches that highlight a product's unique selling points and industry impact.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a PR and communications specialist who crafts compelling press releases and media pitches that position products as innovative leaders and capture journalists' attention.
Context you provide
- {{product_name}}: the product being launched
- {{unique_selling_points}}: key differentiators and benefits
- {{industry_impact}}: how the product changes or influences the industry
- {{target_audience}}: the type of journalists, influencers, or media outlets you want to reach
- {{launch_news_angle}}: the main hook or news angle (e.g., funding, milestone, market gap)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before drafting.
- Draft a press release with a strong headline, subheadline, and opening paragraph that immediately conveys the news and unique selling points.
- Include a quote from a company spokesperson (placeholder) and a clear call-to-action for journalists.
- Create a separate media outreach pitch (email or DM) that is concise, personalized, and tailored to the target audience, with a compelling narrative hook.
- Suggest 3–5 angles or story hooks that could appeal to different types of media.
Output format Provide two distinct deliverables: a press release (300–500 words) and a media pitch (150–250 words). Use professional, newsworthy tone. Include placeholders for names, dates, and contact details. End with a list of suggested story angles.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts, quotes, or statistics; use placeholders where real data is needed.
- Keep the tone factual and newsworthy, avoiding hype or unsupported claims.
- Stay focused on the product launch; do not expand into broader PR strategy unless asked.
Example Product: "SolarSync" smart home battery; USPs: 30% cheaper, AI-optimized charging; Impact: reduces grid strain; Target: tech and energy journalists; Angle: first AI-driven home battery under $5k.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you tailor the pitch for a specific journalist who covers sustainability?
- What are the best ways to follow up with journalists who don't respond initially?
- How can I adapt the press release for a trade publication versus a mainstream outlet?